Subsidized Dental Care Programs in Ontario
I. Introduction
A. Definition of dental care in Canada and why it is important
B. Types of subsidized dental care programs in Ontario
C. History of subsidized dental care on Canada
D. Who is eligible for these programs?
E. Purpose of this report
F. Description of primary and secondary data sources
G. Scope of this inquiry
II. Data and Analysis
A.Demographics of survey participants
- Gender
- Age
- Average yearly household income
B. Ease of application
- Issues reported by participants
a. HSO
b. NIHB
c. ODSP
d. OSDCP
C. Lack of care
- Finding an office
a. Discrimination
b. Lack of resources
c. Rural area
2. Insufficient allowance for care
a. How dental offices bill subsidized dental programs
b. What each program allows per person/year
c. What are participants using the program for
d. Treatment not completed
e. Feedback from participants
f. Feedback from dental professionals
D. Knowledge of program
- Awareness of program offerings
- Knowledge regarding amounts of treatment participants are covered for
a. Cleanings
b. Restorative work
c. Braces/orthodontics
d. Crowns/bridges
e. Dentures
3. Feedback regarding lack of coverage from participants
4. Feedback from dental professionals
E. Overall satisfaction with the program
- Feedback from participants
- Feedback from dental professionals
III. Conclusion
A. Summary of findings
B. Recommendations
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